Although not officially revealed during the announcement, MMAjunkie.com has since confirmed with Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney that Sexton will be part of the eight-woman tournament, which commences in August.

Rebney announced Fujii’s signing and tournament participation earlier this month.

Bellator, which airs its shows live on FOX Sports Net, currently is in its second season. The fast-rising organization launched eight-man tourneys in the featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight tournaments in both of its seasons to date. But as MMAjunkie.com previously reported, season three will feature men’s light-heavyweight and heavyweight tournaments and the women’s 115-pound tourney. Each winner will also be crowned a Bellator champ.

Sexton, who hasn’t fought since her a non-tourney submission win over Valerie Coolbaugh at Bellator 12 in June 2009, owns a five-fight win streak that includes victories over notables such as Carina Damm and Debi Purcell. The BodogFIGHT and EliteXC veteran’s only career loss came to Gina Carano in 2006.

Sexton, a graduate of Cambridge University who earned a Ph.D. in computer science at Manchester University, widely is regarded as the world’s top-ranked 125-pound female fighter. Seven of her career wins have come via submission.

For more on Bellator’s third season and other shows, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

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